at the 2020 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Street Events Accessibility

Everyone is welcome at the Virgin Money Street Events.

We have several schemes to make sure everyone enjoys their time with us. If you have any questions about the accessibility of the Street Events or any aspect of the Fringe, please contact our access bookings team on email [email protected] or check our general access page.

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About the location

The Street Events take place on the High Street and the Mound Precinct.

The High Street has level access throughout, with a mixture of cobblestones and flagstones. There are some curbs but most of the street is level between pavement and road. The cobbles on the Royal Mile are relatively even in most places. The High Street has a gentle slope from west to east.

The Mound is level throughout with a flagstone surface.

Getting here

Public transport

For those with limited mobility traveling to the High Street by bus, we recommend buses that stop at George IV Bridge, as the ground is fairly level from the stop into the event area. Buses that stop on George IV Bridge include Lothian Buses number 23, 27, 41, 42 and 67. -

There are also close-by stops on South Bridge; Lothian Buses number 3, 5, 7, 8, 14 29, 30, 31, 33, 35 37, 41, 45 and 49. If you are traveling to the Mound by bus, you can catch any bus that goes to Princes Street and get off near the National Gallery of Scotland.

Accessible viewing areas

On our larger performance areas at West Parliament Square and the Mound, we have specific areas for those who need to be at the front of the audience to see. Look out for the ‘Priority Viewing’ signs. Please ask a member of staff if you would like some help getting to the front of the crowd in any area.

Staff

The Street Events team will be positioned throughout the event areas and will be wearing bright red tops. All our staff have access training and will be more than happy to help with enquiries .

Toilets

There are no toilets provided on site. The nearest accessible toilets can be found at the City Chambers or the Council Advice Shop. The accessible toilet in the City Chambers is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The Advice Shop is open Monday to Thursday, 08:30 to 16:30. Ask Street Events staff if you need directions.

BSL interpretation

BSL-interpreted street performer shows will take place at West Parliament Square (outside St Giles’ Cathedral) every Saturday during the 2020 Fringe. Priority viewing areas will be available close to the interpreters.